Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow position in a DBT funded project at the Department of Human Genetics, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Technology, SRIHER (DU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the Ph.D. according to SRIHER (DU) University rules.

1. Conduct in vitro and ex vivo cell culture assays
2. Collect and curate clinical samples
3. Design and perform genetic knockdown experiments
4. Writing progress reports and manuscripts

Age limit is 28 years

Three years or till end of project.

37000 +HRA. for CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/GATE/ICAR-JRF or NET/DBT- JRF, CUET/CUCET for Ph.D. or any other equivalent National Level examinations.

MSc in Biotechnology/​Microbiology/​Biochemistry/​Botany/​Zoology/​Environmental Science/​Life Sciences or any other equivalent disciplines with a minimum 55% mark or CGPA.

Desirable: Prior hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown assays, immunohistochemistry and scientific writing. Commitment towards a PhD degree.

Interested candidates can send their CV via email to principal investigator Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gandhirajan, on email id (rajesh.​gandhirajan@​sriramachandra.​edu.​in Mob. 7200245971) on or before 15^th August 2024. Please write ​“Application for Junior research fellow” in the subject line of the email. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the physical interview.